the colony shoreline trail 5k

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | Stewart Creek Park, The Colony, Texas, 75056

Registration for The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler is open! Previously known as The Colony Half Marathon and Green Dragon Five Miler. Join us this year to run along the beautiful Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025. It’s a flat course, great scenery, entertainment by DJ Dame and a free post-run beer! Proceeds benefit UT Southwestern to support cancer research. About 60 percent of this race will run along The Colony's scenic Shoreline Trail, a smooth crushed granite surface overlooking beautiful Lake Lewisville. 

About the The colony Shoreline 5k & 8 Mile race

The Colony Shoreline Run is a 5K (3.1 miles) and 8 mile race taking place in The Colony, Texas, a suburb north of Dallas. This volunteer-led event brings in nearly 1,000 runners each year with proceeds benefiting UT Southwestern, researching and finding a cure for cancer. 60 percent of the 3.1-mile and 80 percent of the 8 mile course will run along The Colony Shoreline Trail on beautiful Lake Lewisville. Runners will enjoy a gently undulating, smooth crushed granite surface in a picturesque and natural setting that promises a memorable race experience for all.  

We will offer several water stops throughout the course to ensure you’re hydrated. Runners will also receive a classic soft cotton tee shirt and participant medal commemorating the race.

Race Day Information

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be Friday, October 17, 2025 at The Colony Recreation Center from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The address is 5151 North Colony Boulevard, The Colony, Texas, 75056. Packet pickup will also be available on race day starting at 6:00 a.m. until 7:15 a.m.

Hotels

If you're traveling for our race, we highly recommend staying at one of three hotels in The Cascades, located just a few miles from the race site. Choose from Residence Inn, Courtyard or Fairfield Inn, all by Marriott.

Race Day Swag

All registrations will receive a soft cotton tee shirt, chip timed bib, finishers medal and post race beer ticket.

Race Day Parking

You will be able to park inside Stewart Creek park (preferred parking location), but please note if you do, you will not be able to leave until 9:30 a.m to ensure runners have been cleared from the course. If you are running and want to leave early, you can park at the grass field located at Pecan Crossing and North Colony just before entering the park (about half mile walk inside park). There will be volunteers and signs to guide you.

Start Time

5K & 8 mile will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. Start time is subject to change.

Miscellaneous

Strollers, headphones and dogs are okay. If you bring a dog to run, please ensure they are properly hydrated and prepared to run our course. If you are running with a stroller or dog, please be courteous and start in the back of the pack since this is a chip-timed event and always stay to the right side of the trail as you will have runners returning in opposite direction.

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Meet Our Team

• Jason Bogardus, Race Director

• Michael Hundt, Assistant Race Director

• Melissa Condensa, Volunteer Coordinator

Question about the race? Email us at thecolonyroadrunnersclub@gmail.com.

THe Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler

We dedicate The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler to TC Half founder and our running friend for life, Ron Rossetti.  A friend to the running community and the visionary that started all of this. Ron's legacy lives on. 

Pricing Schedule for the Colony shoreline 5k

• $25* | February 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

• $30* | July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

• $35* | September 1, 2025 to October 18, 2025

*A small processing fee will be applied at checkout.

Pricing Schedule for the Colony shoreline 8 Miler

• $40* | February 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

• $45* | July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

• $50* | September 1, 2025 to October 18, 2025

*A small processing fee will be applied at checkout.

Transfers

We do not allow transfers this year due to liability.

REFUNDS

We do not allow refunds. Proceeds go to charity and all sales are final.

Charity Partner

Proceeds support cancer patients, research for cures and prevention initiatives through our designated cancer fighting nonprofit organization at UT Southwestern.

Sponsors and vendors

We could not put on our event without the support of our local businesses in The Colony and surrounding areas. Since the race’s inception in 2013, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for UT Southwestern thanks to our event. All sponsorship contributions are tax deductible.

Do good by supporting this worthy cause and put your brand in front of runners from all over the United States. All sponsors will receive race day recognition, logo on the t-shirt, discounted race entries for staff, opportunity for a booth and more. Contact us at thecolonyroadrunnersclub@gmail.com to learn more about our sponsorship package.